Podcasts about Crucible

Broadcasting live from a cramped green room at the Fortitude Music Hall during soundcheck, Sam chats with Brian and Daniel from The Home Team while they were in Brisbane. They chat the band's new(ish) record, their status as one of the sexiest bands in the scene, and why Seattle's six-figure tech salaries just aren't for them.Connect with The Home Team on Instagram and TikTok, and listen to their 2024 album, "The Crucible of Life", on Spotify and Apple Music. Discover more new music and hear your favourite artists with 78 Amped on Instagram and TikTok.

She Lost Millions and Found Her True Calling: Amy ShippyBroken and shattered. These are familiar emotions after a crucible — especially one that forces you to start over after losing a multi-million-dollar business.But start over is exactly what our guest this, week, Amy Shippy did — and continues to do. She's started four new businesses, including the one she says is her true calling to a life of significance — Lady Biz Wiz — where she helps female entrepreneurs tackle the unique challenges professional women face.To explore Beyond the Crucible resources, including our free Trials-to-Triumphs Self-Assessment, visit beyondthecrucible.com.Enjoy the show? Leave a review on your favorite podcast app and leave a comment at our YouTube channel. And be sure subscribe and tell your friends and family about us.Have a question or comment? Drop us a line at info@beyondthecrucible.com

In this moving episode, Garrett Buchanen shares how the end of his marriage, an unexpected ADHD diagnosis, and the Crucible journey exposed the truth that he was “living a life of quiet desperation, not singing his song.” He describes how embracing vulnerability, facing fear, and stepping into authentic community has helped him discover his purpose, passion, and power.Here are some of the topics we cover in our podcast episodes: Radical honesty and grace Spiritual growth Discipleship Mentorship Personal development Life transformation Christian men's ministry Christian women's ministry Faith-based retreat Discover our other resources: Our Main Website Our Blog Online Life Coaching Christian Men's Retreats Christian Women's Retreats All content © 2024 The Crucible Project Podcast.

The assassination of Charlie Kirk has so far been anything but a unifying moment, from the sick celebrations, to some foreshadowing of vengeance and civil war. Kirk's death was invoked by organizers of Saturday's ‘Unite the Kingdom' march in London; a mass anti-immigration protest, which may have been the biggest this country has ever seen. The distraught words of Charlie's widow Erika Kirk were likely echoing in the minds of many there. There's two powerful narratives in direct conflict right now, both in the UK and the US. One side sees an existential fight against the erosion of their culture and their values by people who revile both. The other can only see intolerance and bigotry. As always, the truth is probably on a middle ground that is very rapidly collapsing. To discuss this, Piers Morgan speaks to President Trump's senior counsellor for trade and author of the new book: “I Went To Prison So You Won't Have To” Peter Navarro before being joined by his panel; Human Events editor and friend of Charlie Kirk, Jack Posobiec, host of The Crucible, Andrew Wilson, host and executive producer of The Young Turks, Ana Kasparian, professor, philosopher and activist Dr Cornel West and streamer Destiny. Piers Morgan Uncensored is proudly independent and supported by: Birch Gold: Visit https://birchgold.com/piers to get your free info kit on gold. Oxford Natural: To watch their full stories, scan the QR code on your screen or visit https://oxfordnatural.com/piers/ to get 70% off your first order when you use code PIERS. Preorder Woke is Dead by Piers Morgan: https://www.waterstones.com/book/woke-is-dead/piers-morgan/9780008774592 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Der Film „Silenced“ erzählt die erschütternde Geschichte über die Missbrauchsfälle an der Gwangju Inhwa Schule. Hört rein, um zu erfahren, wie der lang-verdrängte Fall zum Auslöser eines landesweiten Aufschreis wurde, der Gesellschaft und Gesetz verändert hat.

Falamos do álbum de Crucible "Hail to the Force" (From The Vaults), Sodom "The Arsonist" (Steamhammer), Lotan "Yetzer Hara" (Emanzipation Productions) e Exorbitant Prices Must Diminish / Shitbrains "Split". Também falamos da nova newsletter Diário PT Metal Newsletter.Episódio com o apoio da Hellsmith: https://hellsmith.eu/Disponível nas plataformas de podcasts.Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/laughbangingiTunes - http://itunes.apple.com/podcast/laughbanging/id1082156917Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/1acJRKPw6ppb02ur51bOVkFacebook - https://facebook.com/laughbanging#laughbangingpodcast #podcast #portugal #heavymetal #hellsmithmetalmerch #thrashmetal #deathmetal

Today I'm joined by two wonderful providers we have at Best Life Behavioral Health: ⁠Paula Pate⁠ and ⁠Cat Roebuck⁠. We do a deep dive into a couples therapy modality they both use that I don't know much about, differentiation-based sex and marital therapy, aka the crucible approach! This is a great way to watch Cat and Paula in real time if you are considering working with either of them individually or as a couple. They are both smart and passionate about what they do. This conversation was a lot of fun and taught me a great deal! Book with Cat or Paula by emailing info@bestlifebehavioralhealth.com and read more about the topics we discuss here:⁠Passionate Marriage: Keeping Love and Intimacy Alive in Committed Relationships⁠⁠Intimacy & Desire: Awaken The Passion In Your Relationship⁠Subscribe if you love the DPM show! ⁠https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/drpsychmomshow/subscribe⁠ and you'll get all my awesome bonus episodes! Most recent: "Own Your Own Shit!"For my secret Facebook group, the "best money I've ever spent" according to numerous members: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/drpsychmom⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠For coaching from DPM, visit ⁠https://www.drpsychmom.com/coaching/⁠For therapy or coaching, contact us at ⁠https://www.bestlifebehavioralhealth.com/

The Joint Readiness Training Center is pleased to present the one-hundredth-and-thirteenth episode to air on ‘The Crucible - The JRTC Experience.' Hosted by MAJ Marc Howle, the Brigade Senior Engineer / Protection Observer-Coach-Trainer, and MAJ David Pfaltzgraff, BDE S-3 Operations OCT, from Brigade Command & Control (BDE HQ) on behalf of the Commander of Ops Group (COG). Today's guests are LTC Amoreena “Ammo” York, the Task Force Senior from Aviation Task Force and SSG Nikolas Pappas, the AVN Maintenance Tech Platoon Sergeant from the Aviation Task Force.   This episode of The Crucible podcast delves into the complex realities of sustaining Army rotary-wing aviation units during large-scale combat operations (LSCO). With an emphasis on enabler operations, the discussion highlights three primary friction points aviation units routinely encounter at JRTC: time management in MDMP across multiple simultaneous mission sets, underutilization of NCO expertise in planning and rehearsals, and the technical and doctrinal challenges of Forward Arming and Refueling Points (FARPs). The speakers emphasize that unlike home-station exercises with limited mission scope, JRTC rotations demand that aviation units execute deep attacks, displacements, and air assaults while simultaneously managing logistics and force protection—often without enough time or capacity to rehearse. A key takeaway is the criticality of aggressive MDMP timelines and the use of the “SHOPE” timeline—placing sustainment as the first priority to ensure aviation success.   Further, the episode underscores the need to integrate aviation planning with brigade-level operations, particularly when coordinating terrain management, graphic control measures, and airspace deconfliction. Successful units are those that involve mid-grade NCOs early, especially those with realistic insights into timelines and requirements for tasks like establishing a survivable FARP. The conversation also exposes a widespread lack of familiarity with aviation-specific requirements among brigade and division staff, particularly in managing shared airspace and synchronizing fires and SUAS activity. Finally, the hosts point out that survivable FARPs require camouflage, rapid setup and teardown, and minimal electromagnetic signatures—making blackout comms and distributed rehearsals essential. The episode concludes with a challenge to division-level leaders to solve the enduring problem of rotary-wing sustainment in LSCO through rapid, integrated air logistics—bypassing hours-long convoys and empowering CABs to bridge the final tactical mile.   Part of S13 “Hip Pocket Training” series.   For additional information and insights from this episode, please check-out our Instagram page @the_jrtc_crucible_podcast   Be sure to follow us on social media to keep up with the latest warfighting TTPs learned through the crucible that is the Joint Readiness Training Center.   Follow us by going to: https://linktr.ee/jrtc and then selecting your preferred podcast format.   Again, we'd like to thank our guests for participating. Don't forget to like, subscribe, and review us wherever you listen or watch your podcasts — and be sure to stay tuned for more in the near future.   “The Crucible – The JRTC Experience” is a product of the Joint Readiness Training Center.

The heroes lay in wait for Anna's assailant, and spring their trap. But what is he doing here? Why was he following them? And why did he attack their friend?

Summer Reflections: Rest is a Weapon for a Life of SignificancePrioritizing rest. Taking the time to take a break. It can sound counterintuitive to living a life of significance, but as we discuss this week, it's actually critical to it.Why and how? We discuss several reasons why slowing down can actually speed up your readiness to live a life on purpose, dedicated to serving others. And it all starts with remembering the words of superspy Jason Bourne: Rest is a weapon.To explore Beyond the Crucible resources, including our free Trials-to-Triumphs Self-Assessment, visit beyondthecrucible.com.Enjoy the show? Leave a review on your favorite podcast app and leave a comment at our YouTube channel. And be sure subscribe and tell your friends and family about us.Have a question or comment? Drop us a line at info@beyondthecrucible.com

Wellll. It's no longer Labor Day week, but we're still on a break. So today, we're bringing you something special: a replay episode of Wil's favorite author! Challenge Accepted! When Wil asked Ashley to book an interview with his favorite author, it at first seemed like an impossible task. But, within a few hours, Dr. Sherwood Lingenfelter responded!Sherwood G. Lingenfelter retired as provost of Fuller Seminary on June 30, 2011, but continues to serve on Fuller's faculty as senior professor of anthropology. He joined Fuller in 1999 as professor and dean of the School of Intercultural Studies (then the School of World Mission) and served as acting provost in 2001 before being appointed provost in 2002.Before his appointment at Fuller, he served as professor of intercultural studies and provost and senior vice president at Biola University, La Mirada, California from 1983 to 1999 and professor of anthropology at SUNY College at Brockport from 1966 to 1983. He holds a BA from Wheaton College and a PhD in Anthropology from the University of Pittsburgh.Dr. Lingenfelter's field research includes three years in the Yap Islands of Micronesia and short-term research projects with the SIL International in Brazil, Cameroon, and Suriname. He has served as research and training consultant to SIL over the last three decades in Papua New Guinea, Borneo, Philippines, Africa, and Latin America. He also contributes regularly to mission conferences and to missionary candidate training for other evangelical mission organizations. His publications include Teamwork Cross-Culturally: Christ-Centered Solutions for Leading Multinational Teams (coauthored with Julie A. Green, 2022), Leadership in the Way of the Cross: Forging Ministry from the Crucible of Crisis (2018), Ministering Cross-Culturally: A Model for Effective Personal Relationships (coauthored with Marvin K. Mayers, 2016), Transforming Culture: A Challenge for Christian Mission (1998), Agents of Transformation: A Guide for Effective Cross-Cultural Ministry (1996), and Leading Cross-Culturally: Covenant Relationships for Effective Christian Leadership (2008). He also served as coauthor with his wife, Dr. Judith Lingenfelter, for Teaching Cross-Culturally: An Incarnational Model for Learning and Teaching (2003), and with Dr. Paul R. Gupta for Breaking Tradition to Accomplish Vision: Training Leaders for a Church Planting Movement (2006).More from Dr. Sherwood Lingenfelter:https://fullerstudio.fuller.edu/response-judith-sherwood-lingenfelter/Amazon: Buy Ministering Cross-CulturallyMusic by: Irene & the SleepersLogo by: Jill EllisWebsite: menomissions.orgContact Us: brokenbanquetpodcast@gmail.com

Host Joy Dunning sits down with longtime Crucible leader Bill Snyder to explore how “eldership” can transform the second half of life—from retirement angst and identity shifts to intentional service, letting go, and deeper compassion. Bill shares his journey from early Crucible weekends to mentoring and launching an Elder Retreat, offering practical wisdom on soul work, holding tension without binary thinking, and blessing the generations behind us. It's a hopeful, candid guide for boomers, millennials, and anyone curious about finishing—and living—well.Here are some of the topics we cover in our podcast episodes: Radical honesty and grace Spiritual growth Discipleship Mentorship Personal development Life transformation Christian men's ministry Christian women's ministry Faith-based retreat Discover our other resources: Our Main Website Our Blog Online Life Coaching Christian Men's Retreats Christian Women's Retreats All content © 2024 The Crucible Project Podcast.

The ancient words of Ezekiel chapter 22 send shivers down the spine with their unsettling relevance to our modern world. As this prophetic text is unpacked, God's meticulous catalog of Israel's sins is revealed —a list that reads like today's headlines.What makes this episode particularly powerful is the way it bridges ancient and modern contexts. We identify how Israel's transgressions—oppression of foreigners, mistreatment of widows and orphans, sexual immorality, religious hypocrisy, and economic exploitation—mirror the moral landscape of contemporary nations. This parallel raises profound questions about divine patience and judgment in our time.The conversation takes a thought-provoking turn when examining how modern churches often splinter into camps that emphasize either social justice or doctrinal purity. Glenn and Steve make a compelling case that this represents a false dichotomy not found in scripture. God's comprehensive indictment in Ezekiel demonstrates His equal concern for how we treat the vulnerable, how we conduct ourselves morally, and how we worship Him. The hosts argue persuasively that the church's primary mission remains connecting sinners to Christ, which naturally produces both social concern and personal holiness.Perhaps most striking is the episode's exploration of God's purifying judgment. Through the vivid metaphor of a metalworker's furnace, they illustrate how divine discipline—though painful—aims at purification rather than mere punishment. This leads to a stark choice for believers: voluntarily confess and repent or potentially face the refining fire of God's corrective measures.You'll find yourself reflecting deeply on where your own faith community might be imbalanced and how confession might spare you from more severe divine intervention. Join us as we continue reasoning through the Bible, discovering God's timeless truths that speak with remarkable clarity to our current condition.Support the showThank you for listening!! Please give us a five-star rating to help your podcast provider's algorithm spread RTTB among their listeners. You can find free study and leader resources at the following link - Resource Page - Reasoning Through the Bible Please prayerfully consider supporting RTTB to help us to continue providing content and free resources. You can do that at this link - Support RTTB - Reasoning Through the Bible May God Bless you!! - Glenn and Steve

The Joint Readiness Training Center is pleased to present the one-hundredth-and-twelfth episode to air on ‘The Crucible - The JRTC Experience.' Hosted by the Senior Medical Operations Officer Observer-Coach-Trainer for the Task Force Sustainment (BSB / CSSB), CPT Victor Velez on behalf of the Commander of Ops Group (COG). Today's guests are subject matter experts in each of their warfighting fields, MAJ Jon Austin, SFC Scott Gallagher, 1LT Andy Cornelison, and LTC Max Ferguson. MAJ Austin is an armor officer from the Close Combat Lethality Task Force at the Maneuver Center of Excellence. SFC Gallagher is the former senior medic for 2-14 IN BN and is currently the Senior Enlisted Medical Advisor OCT for TF Sustainment (BSB / CSSB). 1LT Cornelson is a former Army Special Forces medic and is now the Physician's Assistant for 2-14 Infantry BN, “Golden Dragons” of 2nd IBCT, 10th Mountain Division. LTC Max Ferguson is the former BN Commander for 2-14 IN BN and is now the G-3 Operations Officer for 10th Mountain DIV as well as serving as the J-3 for the JTF Southern Border.   The 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division, known by its Hollywood call-sign “Commando Brigade”, is a light infantry unit headquartered at Fort Drum, New York. Carrying the proud motto “Courage and Honor,” the brigade traces its lineage to the 10th Mountain Division's storied World War II legacy in the mountains of Italy, where it earned distinction for its rugged combat effectiveness in extreme terrain. Reactivated in the post-Vietnam era, 2nd IBCT has since deployed multiple times in support of operations in Iraq and Afghanistan, exemplifying rapid deployment capability, adaptability, and lethality. Today, the Commando Brigade remains a cornerstone of the Army's light infantry force, specializing in mountain and cold-weather operations while preparing for large scale combat operations across multiple domains.   The “golden hour” concept from the Global War on Terror era is being expanded in LSCO to account for prolonged casualty care under contested evacuation timelines. Whole blood and walking blood banks extend treatment coverage, creating larger windows for evacuation to the next level of care. While long practiced within Army Special Operations Forces (ARSOF), this marks the first employment of the concept by a conventional unit in recent history.   In this episode of The Crucible podcast, the panel continues its in-depth discussion on prolonged casualty care (PCC) in large-scale combat operations (LSCO), building on themes introduced in part one. A key focus is on how modern units—especially those operating in austere, isolated, or logistically constrained environments—must adapt to provide lifesaving care when evacuation within the “Golden Hour” is not possible. From operations in Syria and the U.S. southern border to anticipated LSCO scenarios, the conversation highlights the reality that prolonged field care (PFC) is not a future problem—it's a current operational requirement. We unpack the complexity of holding casualties for hours (or days), examining scenarios where role 1 and 2 facilities become primary treatment centers in the absence of immediate access to surgical capabilities.   The conversation also addresses the practical responsibilities of leaders—both medical and maneuver—in creating the conditions for success. Topics include the importance of tourniquet conversion training, integrating whole-blood programs, designing low-signature CASEVAC platforms, and standardizing tactical combat casualty care (TC3) across formations. Leaders emphasize the need to build experiential knowledge in junior medics through trauma center exposure, paramedic fellowships, and realistic simulation labs. The gap in trauma experience across the force—especially among junior NCOs and medics—is framed as a critical training challenge, compounded by outdated equipment and inconsistent SOPs. The episode concludes with a call to prioritize medics' professional development, create scalable medical rehearsals nested within maneuver plans, and cultivate confidence in combat casualty care as a decisive enabler in LSCO.   Part of S05 “Beans, Bullets, Band-Aids, Batteries, Water, & Fuel” series.   For additional information and insights from this episode, please check-out our Instagram page @the_jrtc_crucible_podcast   Be sure to follow us on social media to keep up with the latest warfighting TTPs learned through the crucible that is the Joint Readiness Training Center.   Follow us by going to: https://linktr.ee/jrtc and then selecting your preferred podcast format.   Again, we'd like to thank our guests for participating. Don't forget to like, subscribe, and review us wherever you listen or watch your podcasts — and be sure to stay tuned for more in the near future.   “The Crucible – The JRTC Experience” is a product of the Joint Readiness Training Center.

‘Operation Raise The Colours' has sparked a nationwide debate. For some, flying the St George's Cross and Union Jack is a patriotic act of defiance against a broken asylum system. For others, it's a dangerous far-right signal. The truth may lie somewhere in between. With over 32,000 asylum seekers housed in UK hotels, migration pressures are rising - and social media is pouring fuel on the fire. Elon Musk's platform X is driving viral stories about immigration, while critics accuse him of stoking Islamophobia. He's even backing a brand-new political party, Advance UK, calling Nigel Farage's Reform “weak sauce.” Joining Piers Morgan to discuss all this and more is leader of ‘Advance UK' Ben Habib, political commentator with Joe, Ava Santina, CEO and host at ‘The Young Turks' Cenk Uygur, host of ‘The Crucible' Andrew Wilson and former State Department official Mike Benz. Piers Morgan Uncensored is proudly independent and supported by: Birch Gold: Visit https://birchgold.com/piers to get your free info kit on gold. Oxford Natural: To watch their full stories, scan the QR code on your screen or visit https://oxfordnatural.com/piers/ to get 70% off your first order when you use code PIERS. Pique: Get 20% off your order plus a FREE frother & glass beaker with this exclusive link: https://piquelife.com/PIERS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Court, Impetus and Saint Kabr have an unfunny discussion about the serious Crucible gear in the Edge of Fate.TIMESTAMPSTWID Reaction - 10:20Armor Set Bonuses and Weapon Origin Traits - 29:50Aureus Neutralizer - 45:00Auric Disabler - 1:00:55Solemn Remembrance - 1:11:15Aisha's Embrace - 1:20:10Forgiveness - 1:31:20Stars in Shadow - 1:40:00Pure Recollection - 1:48:15Returned Memory - 1:56:40Unwavering Duty - 2:09:30PatreonBECOME A PVE PATRON: https://www.patreon.com/podcastversusenemiesSocialsPVE TWITTER: https://twitter.com/PodvsEnemiesPVE BLUESKY: https://bsky.app/profile/podvsenemies.bsky.socialPVE DISCORD: https://discord.gg/TheyfeQDestiny ScienceSCIENCE WEBSITE: https://www.destiny2.science/AudioAUDIO PRODUCTION (Autodidaktos): https://twitter.com/CameronChollarINTRO MUSIC (Radio Orphe): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=POdqgitXq64

Sydnie and Devin couldn't let Liam and Blake get away with last week's topic on player dynamics without putting in their two cents, and Liam talks about his local Crucible Clash event, and why it might not be the best choice for the LCQ this year at KFC. Also Whirlyball.If you wish to donate to HFFS here is our Patreon link:  https://www.patreon.com/hffspodcast • Please subscribe if you enjoyed  this episode, leave a review on Apple with your thoughts, and share it on your social channels. We appreciate any and all support. // If you wish to connect with, join our Discord, link below, or email us: hffspodcast@gmail.com. Connect with Sydnie on Discord:  SCSteele // Blake on Discord: blvdblake // Devin on Discord: DevDevJoin our Discord to talk about episodes and help shape future ones! https://discord.gg/w6vbkWF6Xh

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The Joint Readiness Training Center is pleased to present the one-hundredth-and-eleventh episode to air on ‘The Crucible - The JRTC Experience.' Hosted by MAJ Marc Howle, the Brigade Senior Engineer / Protection Observer-Coach-Trainer, and MAJ David Pfaltzgraff, BDE S-3 Operations OCT, from Brigade Command & Control (BDE HQ) on behalf of the Commander of Ops Group (COG). Today's guests are MAJ Steven Yates, the BDE S-6 Signal OCT from Brigade Command & Control (BDE HQ) and SFC Daniel Pippin, the BN S-6 Signal NCOIC from the 1-509th IN (ABN) Opposing Force.   This episode of The Crucible centers on the challenges of command and control (C2) integration and the employment of enablers within brigade combat teams (BCTs) at JRTC. The discussion highlights recurring issues with overcomplicated signal plans, inadequate COMSEC readiness, and a persistent lack of basic communications skills across maneuver formations. Despite widespread fielding of advanced systems like ITN, many units arrive without validated PACE plans or shared understanding of how to communicate across formations and enabler teams. A key friction point is the failure to execute realistic COMEX and VALEX rehearsals, which often leads to failure in establishing a functioning network prior to movement into the box. When soldiers can't log into CPCE or MAVEN or don't know how to employ SATCOM or FM, the entire C2 enterprise falters before first contact.   The episode also stresses the importance of simplifying communications, cross-training non-signal personnel, and involving maneuver leaders in signal planning. A lack of distributed competence creates overreliance on limited 25-series personnel. The team praises aviation's model of integrating comms training into pilot academics and encourages similar investments at the BCT level—where every Soldier using a radio must understand its function and limitations. Integration of enablers—particularly aviation, foreign partners, and multi-echelon elements like MEC teams—demands proactive coordination well before RSOI. The key takeaway: units that treat RSOI as part of the operations process, not just an administrative requirement, set the conditions for success. C2 must be validated with full mission threads—sensor-to-shooter, PED, and digital fires—before rolling into the box. Anything less risks operational paralysis in the first 48 hours.   Part of S13 “Hip Pocket Training” series.   For additional information and insights from this episode, please check-out our Instagram page @the_jrtc_crucible_podcast   Be sure to follow us on social media to keep up with the latest warfighting TTPs learned through the crucible that is the Joint Readiness Training Center.   Follow us by going to: https://linktr.ee/jrtc and then selecting your preferred podcast format.   Again, we'd like to thank our guests for participating. Don't forget to like, subscribe, and review us wherever you listen or watch your podcasts — and be sure to stay tuned for more in the near future.   “The Crucible – The JRTC Experience” is a product of the Joint Readiness Training Center.

Guest: Rafa Conde — Founder & CEO of Man of War, former DEA/Narcotics/SWAT officer, best-selling author, host of the Men of War podcast (35M+ downloads), elite leadership coach, and multimillion-dollar entrepreneur. Early Hustle & Lessons: Rafa's first money came washing cars at age 11, developing a bias for action, self-reliance, and learning to execute before overthinking or overplanning. Early entrepreneurship shaped his long-term drive to “just do it” — a theme he now instills in men seeking discipline and legacy. Wall Street to Law Enforcement: Spent 12 years on Wall Street, managing nearly $1B in assets, establishing himself as a high-producer and eventually running his own branch. Left for a greater sense of purpose, becoming a police officer at age 32 in one of the nation's most violent cities, later working narcotics, SWAT, and ultimately as a DEA task force officer. Rafa describes giving up material wealth and status and embracing “starting from scratch” as crucial for true growth and reinvention. Law Enforcement, Humility, & Adversity: Made his mark through work ethic and results—leading felony arrests and serving in specialized units (including undercover work and federal task force roles). Learned from major setbacks: lost home, cars, and income in the transition, but rebuilt through tactical training contracts and martial arts instruction, showing lasting resilience and adaptability. Reinvention: Founding Man of War: Later transitioned to building Man of War—a movement and business designed to restore “the warrior mindset” and healthy masculinity through high-impact events, masterminds, and coaching. His podcast "Men of War" surpassed 35 million downloads by championing direct, honest conversations about discipline, code, and male brotherhood in today's world. Philosophy on Masculinity & Leadership: Key problem: Modern men have grown soft, seeking comfort and avoiding adversity; true growth requires struggle, competition, and camaraderie. Emphasizes leading by example—“If you can't lead yourself, don't expect to lead anyone else.” Rejects “false leadership” based on rank—respect must be earned by character, resilience, and the courage to do hard things. Recommends men start with competition (e.g., martial arts) and purposely place themselves in uncomfortable situations to develop confidence, grit, and self-mastery. Programs, Reach, & What's Next: Man of War now provides elite events (“Crucible”), global masterminds (“House of Kings”), and a fast-growing father-son program (“Odyssey”), expanding across the US, Latin America, Europe, and beyond. Rafa continues to consult for top companies and help men build modern legacies based on strength, discipline, and honor. Connect with Rafa Conde & Man of War: Website: https://www.rafajconde.com/

Send us a textThis week we listen to your calls about the Garth Brooks serial killer theory, a puzzling local building, a mysterious encounter at an abandoned asylum, a celebrity sighting, the tunnels under an abandoned psychiatric hospital, and MORE! Also up for discussion: a "nudist wedding" thought experiment, an Elegant Men's Dracula Costume, The Crucible, and ghost arbitration. Support the showCall us! 1-706-45-BIMBOJoin our Patreon: www.patreon.com/bimbosummit Join our Discord: www.hotboardz.chat Follow us on Instagram! instagram.com/bimbosummitpodcast www.bimbosummitpodcast.com

Big Screen, Big Crucibles VIII: The Monuments MenIn this final episode of our summer series, BIG SCREEN, BIG CRUCIBLES, we discuss the crucibles and the overcoming of them in THE MONUMENTS MEN.That's the name given during WWII to the ragtag team of art historians and curators who form a unit to recover stolen art before Hitler destroys it. The mission becomes urgent, and their crucibles more difficult, when they learn of Hitler's order to destroy the artwork if the Third Reich falls and the Russians start looking to grab some of the spoils for themselves.Dive deeper into your personal narratives with our BIG SCREEN, BIG CRUCIBLES guided journal, meticulously crafted to enhance your experience with our podcast series exploring cinema's most transformative crucible stories. This journal serves as a dedicated space for introspection, inviting you to connect the profound journeys of on-screen characters with the pivotal moments that have shaped your own life.Download yours at https://mailchi.mp/09b58af7eebf/bigscreensbigcrucibles

Phil and Nick return with the last episode of our summer season. We catch up with your correspondence, including views on the big money tournament in Saudi Arabia, the future of the Crucible and Ronnie O'Sullivan. We also hear more of your plans about going to tournaments this season. Plus there's early news from the Wuhan Open, including two maximum breaks and the end of a certain curse. We'll return soon with our autumn run of episodes, with more voices to come and our usual tournament news service. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The crew breaks down why Crucible Clash has fallen flat and why so many players are frustrated with its format. Then we shift gears to highlight the excitement from the Vietnam Vault Tour—deck highlights, meta shifts, and the stories coming out of this international event. Tune in as Archons Corner dives into both the highs and lows shaking up the KeyForge community right now.Follow ARCHONS CORNER Social Media► BECOME A PATRON https://bit.ly/2HHG8ik► TWITTER https://bit.ly/4hjoq3A ► FACEBOOK https://bit.ly/3UgCP6w ► INSTAGRAM https://bit.ly/48yZrW1 ► TIKTOK https://bit.ly/48jQrE3 ► JOIN US ON DISCORD https://discord.gg/eksCQTmFollow ALTERED CORNER Social Media► Twitter https://bit.ly/AlteredCx►Twitch https://bit.ly/3NxEQYh► Instagram https://bit.ly/AltCInsta► Discord https://bit.ly/3YuuAq2FIND US ON THESE GREAT PODCASTING PLATFORMS Archons Corner #keyforge Altered Corner #Alteredtcg ►Podbean: https://bit.ly/2VjDu5U► Apple: https://apple.co/2vONM3I► Stitcher: https://bit.ly/2LQTU6v► Spreaker: https://bit.ly/2PYCCT1► TuneIn: https://bit.ly/2VkcRhg► Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2VhHqnJ► Google Play: https://bit.ly/2VxjSA5Help support the showsArchons Corner (Keyforge)►AC Merchandise►Patreon►Twitter/X►Facebook►BlueSky►Instagram►TikTok►Join Our DiscordAltered Corner (Altered)

In this powerful episode of The Brand Called You, Gautam Mukerjee—author, teacher, and spiritual thinker—explores why 20th-century principles fail today. They uncover how quantum physics, Indic scriptures, and a shift from control to creativity are reshaping leadership, innovation, and purpose in the modern organization.00:41- About Gautam MukerjeeGautam is an author of a book titled The Ananda Crucible, a business compass for the 21st Century.He's an entrepreneur, teacher and writer.His public teachings include the Bhagavad Gita, Modernity, Three Dimensions of the Mahabharat, The Story of Jazz and many more. 

The Joint Readiness Training Center is pleased to present the one-hundredth-and-tenth episode to air on ‘The Crucible - The JRTC Experience.' Hosted by the Senior Medical Operations Officer Observer-Coach-Trainer for the Task Force Sustainment (BSB / CSSB), CPT Victor Velez on behalf of the Commander of Ops Group (COG). Today's guests are subject matter experts in each of their warfighting fields, MAJ Jon Austin, SFC Scott Gallagher, 1LT Andy Cornelison, and LTC Max Ferguson. MAJ Austin is an armor officer from the Close Combat Lethality Task Force at the Maneuver Center of Excellence. SFC Gallagher is the former senior medic for 2-14 IN BN and is currently the Senior Enlisted Medical Advisor OCT for TF Sustainment (BSB / CSSB). 1LT Cornelson is a former Army Special Forces medic and is now the Physician's Assistant for 2-14 Infantry BN, “Golden Dragons” of 2nd IBCT, 10th Mountain Division. LTC Max Ferguson is the former BN Commander for 2-14 IN BN and is now the G-3 Operations Officer for 10th Mountain DIV as well as serving as the J-3 for the JTF Southern Border.   The 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division, known by its Hollywood call-sign “Commando Brigade”, is a light infantry unit headquartered at Fort Drum, New York. Carrying the proud motto “Courage and Honor,” the brigade traces its lineage to the 10th Mountain Division's storied World War II legacy in the mountains of Italy, where it earned distinction for its rugged combat effectiveness in extreme terrain. Reactivated in the post-Vietnam era, 2nd IBCT has since deployed multiple times in support of operations in Iraq and Afghanistan, exemplifying rapid deployment capability, adaptability, and lethality. Today, the Commando Brigade remains a cornerstone of the Army's light infantry force, specializing in mountain and cold-weather operations while preparing for large scale combat operations across multiple domains.   The “golden hour” concept from the Global War on Terror era is being expanded in LSCO to account for prolonged casualty care under contested evacuation timelines. Whole blood and walking blood banks extend treatment coverage, creating larger windows for evacuation to the next level of care. While long practiced within Army Special Operations Forces (ARSOF), this marks the first employment of the concept by a conventional unit in recent history.   This episode of The Crucible podcast explores the evolving challenges and adaptations required for effective medical operations in LSCO. With evacuation timelines stretching well beyond the traditional “golden hour,” the discussion centers on how leaders must anticipate prolonged casualty care in contested environments. Panelists emphasized that bleeding remains the leading cause of battlefield death, and maneuver elements—not just medics—must assume responsibility for initiating lifesaving interventions at the point of injury. A key enabler discussed is the implementation of walking blood banks using pre-screened low-titer O donors to provide whole-blood transfusions far forward, drastically extending survivability in austere environments where surgical care is delayed or inaccessible.   The conversation also dives into the training implications for units preparing to conduct prolonged care. Leaders must invest time and energy into building whole-blood programs, standardizing procedures across echelons, and ensuring both medics and maneuver elements are prepared to manage triage, resource allocation, and life-saving interventions. Emphasis was placed on incorporating these efforts well before deployment—ideally as part of the training glidepath and Soldier Readiness Processing process—and enabling unit-level adjudication through validated kits and simplified protocols. The Joint Trauma System guidelines, Ranger Regiment best practices, and Marine Corps programs like Valkyrie were all cited as models for force-wide adoption. This episode represents a critical push toward institutionalizing practical solutions to the hard realities of LSCO casualty care.   Part of S05 “Beans, Bullets, Band-Aids, Batteries, Water, & Fuel” series.   For additional information and insights from this episode, please check-out our Instagram page @the_jrtc_crucible_podcast   Be sure to follow us on social media to keep up with the latest warfighting TTPs learned through the crucible that is the Joint Readiness Training Center.   Follow us by going to: https://linktr.ee/jrtc and then selecting your preferred podcast format.   Again, we'd like to thank our guests for participating. Don't forget to like, subscribe, and review us wherever you listen or watch your podcasts — and be sure to stay tuned for more in the near future.   “The Crucible – The JRTC Experience” is a product of the Joint Readiness Training Center.

This week, in the seventh episode of our summer series, BIG SCREEN, BIG CRUCIBLES, we look at INVICTUS.It's the story of how after apartheid, President Nelson Mandela uses the national rugby team to unite a deeply divided South Africa and win the 1995 Rugby World Cup, transforming a nation through the universal language of sport.It would prove to be a crucible-riddled pursuit that requires all of Mandela's intelligence, charm and ingenuity.Dive deeper into your personal narratives with our BIG SCREEN, BIG CRUCIBLES guided journal, meticulously crafted to enhance your experience with our podcast series exploring cinema's most transformative crucible stories. This journal serves as a dedicated space for introspection, inviting you to connect the profound journeys of on-screen characters with the pivotal moments that have shaped your own life.Download yours at https://mailchi.mp/09b58af7eebf/bigscreensbigcrucibles

The Act 8 Crucible had dropped and it's time to smash!!!

The Joint Readiness Training Center is pleased to present the one-hundredth-and-ninth episode to air on ‘The Crucible - The JRTC Experience.' Hosted by MAJ Marc Howle, the Brigade Senior Engineer / Protection Observer-Coach-Trainer, and MAJ David Pfaltzgraff, BDE S-3 Operations OCT, from Brigade Command & Control (BDE HQ) on behalf of the Commander of Ops Group (COG). Today's guests are CPT Joshua Ash, a Company Commander with 1-509th IN (ABN) (Opposing Force), MAJ Reed Ziegler, the BN S-3 Operations OCT in TF-1 (Infantry BN), SFC Walter Jinks, the Explosive Hazard Advisor OCT in the Fires Support TF, and MSG Brandon Roberts, the BDE Fires Support NCO OCT in BC2 (BCT HQ).   The Hip Pocket Training series is a short-form series focused on single-topic insights for the warfighter on the go. Quick, relevant, and ready when you are!   This episode of The Crucible focuses on the application of the military decision-making process (MDMP) in the defense, emphasizing how terrain, threat, and timing uniquely shape defensive operations during large-scale combat operations (LSCO). The hosts and guests walk through the interconnected steps of MDMP and engagement area development, noting that these are not mutually exclusive but instead must be integrated. The team emphasizes the importance of early terrain analysis during mission analysis, identifying enemy avenues of approach, and positioning most casualty-producing weapon systems. Fires planning is highlighted as both enemy- and terrain-informed, with best practices including placing targets in front of, on, and beyond the position to avoid over-saturating the battlespace and ensure rehearsable and executable fires.   Preparation emerges as a central theme, with observations that many units wait too long to plan and begin defense construction, leading to compressed timelines and poorly executed operations. The podcast outlines critical practices such as conducting a defense preparation rehearsal before line of departure (LD), synchronizing Class IV/V deliveries, employing engineer assets efficiently, and securing battle positions from UAS observation. The episode also explores friction points with fires rehearsals—especially the importance of digital tech rehearsals—and the lingering challenge of replacing lost cavalry reconnaissance capability with company- and battalion-level initiatives. Ultimately, the conversation drives home that successful defenses are those planned early, prepared thoroughly, rehearsed repeatedly, and executed with integrated fires, concealment, and security that match the enemy's tempo and capability.   Part of S13 “Hip Pocket Training” series.   For additional information and insights from this episode, please check-out our Instagram page @the_jrtc_crucible_podcast   Be sure to follow us on social media to keep up with the latest warfighting TTPs learned through the crucible that is the Joint Readiness Training Center.   Follow us by going to: https://linktr.ee/jrtc and then selecting your preferred podcast format.   Again, we'd like to thank our guests for participating. Don't forget to like, subscribe, and review us wherever you listen or watch your podcasts — and be sure to stay tuned for more in the near future.   “The Crucible – The JRTC Experience” is a product of the Joint Readiness Training Center.

Big Screen, Big Crucibles VI: Erin BrockovichMaking a significant difference is the goal of anyone hoping to lead a life of significance. And it's certainly the vision the title character of ERIN BOCKOVICH is committed to living out.This week, in episode six of our summer series BIG SCREEN, BIG CRUCIBLES, we discuss how Erin overcomes being underestimated and seizes the opportunity her job at a law firm gives her to help residents of a small town fight back against an energy company whose shady business practices have caused many of them to get seriously ill.Erin beats long odds thanks with her intelligence and passion to expose the company in court, winning a multimillion dollar verdict to help her clients cope with the crucibles the company caused them.Dive deeper into your personal narratives with our BIG SCREEN, BIG CRUCIBLES guided journal, meticulously crafted to enhance your experience with our podcast series exploring cinema's most transformative crucible stories. This journal serves as a dedicated space for introspection, inviting you to connect the profound journeys of on-screen characters with the pivotal moments that have shaped your own life.Download yours at https://mailchi.mp/09b58af7eebf/bigscreensbigcrucibles

In this episode of Stories from the River, host Charlie Malouf, recognized as one of Charlotte's most admired CEOs, is the one being interviewed! Jacotron Potts, Director of Community CARE at The Park Church in Charlotte, welcomes Charlie onstage on Day One of the Global Leadership Summit at the local host site, where they delve into the culture and leadership approach at Broad River Retail. Charlie shares insights about how Memory Makers are central to the organization's purpose of "Furnishing Life's Best Memories." He highlights initiatives like the Pioneer Promise from the recent GM Rx where the Retail Performance leaders made a commitment towards achieving the 2025 Pioneer goal, and discusses the importance of faith and resilient leadership, referencing pivotal moments from the company's history, including a challenging period in 2015 when faith became the foundation and cornerstone for overcoming obstacles. A significant focus of the conversation is The Lighthouse Fund, a crisis assistance program designed to offer confidential support to Memory Makers facing personal hardships. Charlie explains how the fund was inspired by a desire to institutionalize compassion through structured processes, drawing inspiration from other successful organizations. He emphasizes the importance of leading with purpose, mentoring others, and prioritizing personal growth for all Memory Makers—regardless of title. The episode is filled with heartfelt stories, leadership wisdom, and encouragement for anyone striving to make a lasting impact within their organization or community. Learn more about The Lighthouse Fund: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYZpX9KD7OqYBbLy1GJzYteB1Q4kT4jwu  Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/tBlgUOGIe_0  Visit https://www.storiesfromtheriver.com for more episodes. Broad River Retail brought this show to you. Visit https://BroadRiverRetail.com                                Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/broad-river-retail     

Mon, Aug 11 6:30 PM → 7:56 PM crucible 7 Radio Systems: - MetroSafe

Mon, Aug 11 11:11 AM → 5:30 PM crucible calls 1-6 Radio Systems: - MetroSafe

This week on Tower Casuals: The Destiny Podcast: Corey Dirrig⁠ and ⁠Josh Finney⁠ dive into the return of Solstice—Space Grandma's back in the Tower and she's brought the summer vibes with her. They discuss the with new holofoil weapons, armor, and seasonal rewards. They break down updates on fixes and improvements following The Edge of Fate launch, why it took so long to implement, upcoming tweaks to difficulty, loot drops, and power progression. The Solstice Forge returns and the chaos of scorch cannons have been added to a new Crucible mode, Solstice Scorched Crucible Ops. The guys also cover Portal updates, including matchmade Grandmaster Fireteam Ops, and what they hope is coming in the Ash and Iron update.This and more on Tower Casuals: The Destiny Podcast! Follow our Hosts: ⁠⁠⁠Corey Dirrig⁠⁠⁠, Founder of Boss Rush Media, ⁠Tower Casuals: The Destiny Podcast⁠,⁠ and the ⁠⁠⁠Boss Rush Network⁠⁠⁠Josh Finney⁠, cofounder and cohost of ⁠Tower Casuals: The Destiny Podcast⁠. Read our ⁠⁠⁠Review for The Edge of Fate⁠⁠⁠Join the Tower Casuals Communities Online:Join ⁠⁠⁠⁠the Tower Casuals Community Discord⁠⁠Join ⁠⁠the Tower Casuals Podcast Clan⁠⁠Thank You:Thank you for watching and/or listening to Tower Casuals: The Destiny Podcast. You can find the show ⁠⁠on YouTube⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠all major podcast platforms⁠⁠. If you enjoyed the discussion, be sure to like the video, subscribe to the channel, or rate us on ⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠. Drop a comment to share your thoughts on this week's news or leave a question for next week's episode. Thank you for your continued support of Tower Casuals, Xbox Casuals, and Boss Rush Media!

Big Screen, Big Crucibles V: The Pursuit of HappynessWe say often that to be truly happy, we must live a life of significance. That's exactly the kind of life being sought by the lead character of THE PURSUIT OF HAPPYNESS, the fifth film in our summer series, BIG SCREEN, BIG CRUCIBLES.Chris Gardner is a man who wants to build a better life for his young son but keeps getting knocked down by personal and professional crucibles. But none of the body blows life hits him with dissuades him from pursuing his longshot dream: becoming a stockbroker.Dive deeper into your personal narratives with our BIG SCREEN, BIG CRUCIBLES guided journal, meticulously crafted to enhance your experience with our podcast series exploring cinema's most transformative crucible stories. This journal serves as a dedicated space for introspection, inviting you to connect the profound journeys of on-screen characters with the pivotal moments that have shaped your own life.Download yours at https://mailchi.mp/09b58af7eebf/bigscreensbigcrucibles

Is Kyren Wilson now snooker's top dog after his Shanghai Masters victory? Mark Watson, Stephen Hendry and Steven Hallworth break it down in episode of two of Snooker Club. They also look ahead to the £500,000 Saudi Arabia Snooker Masters. Ken Doherty joins the show ahead his opening round showdown with Jimmy White, 31 years on from their Crucible classic, and Joe O'Connor talks targets for the campaign before taking on the quiz. Plus, Fantasy Five deadline news, one listener finds a baby-faced Hendry picture going for £15, and 1-4-Heaven & Hell tackles the best and worst things about getting old! Email: snookerclub@wst.tv

content warning: fatphobia, eating disorders, weigh-ins, body checks, childhood sexual assaultCelebrity Fit Club, Season 7, Episode 8This week, Princess talks about Tanisha getting left behind and Nicole being drunk as a skunk.

Today, I'm thrilled to announce my interview with Tony winning actor and director John Benjamin Hickey. Tune in to hear some of the stories of his legendary career, including how Terrence McNally took a chance on him for LOVE! VALOUR! COMPASSION!, the joys of playing opposite Natasha Richardson in CABARET, singing for Stephen Sondheim, reimagining THE CRUCIBLE in the 9/11 era, how coming out helped him find ideal collaborators, how Julie White and Theresa Rebeck made him become a director, why he wanted to revive PLAZA SUITE, why his role in MARY STUART was especially challenging, how Neil Simon's politics have been misunderstood, revisiting THE NORMAL HEART with Larry Kramer, why the revival of SIX DEGREES OF SEPARATION didn't take off, the profound effect that THE INHERITANCE had on audiences, and so much more. Don't miss this in-depth conversation with a true Broadway favorite.

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Big Screen, Big Crucibles IV: Les MiserablesYou've heard us talk a lot over the years at Beyond the Crucible about the power of forgiveness — and that's one of the core themes of our discussion this week of LES MISERABLES, the fourth film in our summer series BIG SCREEN, BIG CRUCIBLES.Everyone in the movie experiences a crucible, but those who receive and then extend mercy and forgiveness to others are the ones who find lives of significance. Those too rigid to see the best in others, or in themselves — like the prison guard and policeman Javert --  wind up — as one of the American translations of the film's title puts it — The Miserable Ones.Dive deeper into your personal narratives with our BIG SCREEN, BIG CRUCIBLES guided journal, meticulously crafted to enhance your experience with our podcast series exploring cinema's most transformative crucible stories. This journal serves as a dedicated space for introspection, inviting you to connect the profound journeys of on-screen characters with the pivotal moments that have shaped your own life.Download yours at https://mailchi.mp/09b58af7eebf/bigscreensbigcrucibles

This week, we have an active member of our community that streams on Twitch and helps many of our members get that raid completed or compete against other Guardians in the Crucible.  He's so busy that he's know to fall asleep while streaming!  We welcome HDTech to the show this week and hear about his Destiny history and life.  We all then give our review of Destiny 2: Edge of Fate so far and what Bungie needs to do to improve the gameplay aspect.  THERE WILL BE SPOILERS! Welcome to Guardian Down Cast: A Destiny Podcast...if you love to play the game Destiny 2, you've come to the right place.  We're a podcast community full of like minded Guardians who love the game. Have you ever wondered who that gamertag next to you is in a raid?  Where are they from?  How did they find Destiny?  Well, it's our mission to hear the stories of our Destiny community, wherever that may be.  We report the latest updates and news within the game and community and we're a podcast that emphasizes our community, because without it, it's just not the same Destiny.  That's why our show motto is "Guardian Down Cast...your stories, your community...your Destiny.     Kingsleymac on X   See us LIVE on Twitch!   See the show LIVE on YouTube...   ...join in the conversation in our GDC Discord   Want to leave us a voicemail for the show?   Need a Destiny clan? Join us!   Check out my new podcast on Spotify!   Check out my new podcast on Apple Music   Want to give back to our show and community? Join our Patreon Community!   Check out our brand new site!   ToddtheGatr on X   GDC Instagram   Apple Music GDC Song Playlist   GDC Spotify Song Playlist   Join GDC on X...    

Roy earned his B.S. and M.S. in Clinical and Counseling Psychology from Abilene Christian University. He has served as a pastor, ministry executive, coach and counselor for nonprofits and churches. His body of work in Christian relationships was recognized with an Honorary Doctorate from Grace Global Seminary in 2017.https://thecrucibleproject.org/https://thecrucibleproject.org/crucible-weekend-for-men/BACKGROUND FAITH JOURNEYSAFE LANDING ZONE:  RESUME/ CAREER PATHMASTERS IN PSYCHOLOGY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR CRUCIBLE 2019REGIONAL LEADER OF HOUSTON CRUCIBLE COMMUNITYHOW IS GOD SHAPING OR RE-SHAPING YOU THIS SEASON OF LIFE?PERSONAL BAGGAGE OR WOUNDS YOU'VE OVERCOME:  AS IT RELATES TO YOUR WORK WITH THE CRUCIBLE PROJECTBOOK: UNSTUCK:  7 STEPS TO BREAK FREE AND LIVE COURAGEOUSLY WHY WRITE THIS BOOK?WHO IS IT FOR?COMMON BONDAGE OR WOUND AMONG MEN?WHAT DOES LIVE COURAGEOUSLY LOOK LIKE?WHAT DOES IT REQUIRE?IDENTITYWHO AND WHOSEWHAT DEFINES YOU?HOW DO MOMENTS MIS-DEFINE US?TAKE RESPONSIBILITY WHY WE AVOID ?WHY EASILY OVERWHELMED ?GET CLEAR ON WHAT YOU WANTLEARN HOW TO DREAM AGAINSTART WHERE YOU AREREGRET IS THE ROADBLOCK TO DREAMING?BREAK FREE FROM SHAMEDIFFERENCE BETWEEN GUILT AND SHAME?SHAME LEADS TO ISOLATION AND DISENGAGEMENT ENEMY WANTS THE LONE RANGER JAMES 5:16NEVER FREE UNTIL WE'RE HONESTWHAT IS KEY TO TRANSPARENCY AND HONESTY?LONELINESS & SUICIDE AT ALL-TIME LEVELSJUNE MENS MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTHMEN 4X AS MANY SUICIDES AS WOMENHALF AS LIKELY TO SEEK HELPWHY?

We talked with some of our brothers who participated in and finished the first Crucible.They share their lessons learned and what they did mentally to successfully endure the 24 hours of work. The Crucible 2 will be on October 25th here in Denver, Colorado, and the application to apply is open until July 31st at 11:59 PMApply for The Crucible 2 here:https://www.fittofightfireusa.com/crucible For only $5 a month, the cost of a cup of coffee, you will receive a workout of the day, daily inspiration, and much more! Head over to www.patreon.com/fittofightfire to surround yourself with a community of like-minded firefighters on the same mission: to become the best version of themselves so that they can serve their family and community at the highest level.

Three Big Conversations: The term “septum theory” is being used online to suggest that women with septum piercings make trauma their whole personality - 13:16 What the Coldplay Kiss Cam footage going viral says about our culture - 32:44 Why short-form videos are going from social media to news outlets and other publications - 50:44 Song of the Week - "Big Poe" (feat. Sk8brd) - Tyler the Creator -1:12 Elsewhere in culture: - 1:02:46 Netflix officially announced an Assassin's Creed live-action series, IGN said the new Donkey Kong Bananza game is “shockingly good,” Superman may have just murdered the traditional press junket, Stranger Things star Sadie Sink is executive producing a modern reimagining of The Crucible called John Proctor Is the Villain, and comedian Shane Gillis made awkward fun of dozens of athletes in his opening monologue (language) for the ESPYs.

The term “septum theory” is being used online to suggest that women with septum piercings make trauma their whole personality, what the Coldplay Kiss Cam footage going viral says about our culture, and why short-form videos are going from social media to news outlets and other publications. Song of the Week - "Big Poe" (feat. Sk8brd) - Tyler the Creator To read the lyrics click here (language). Elsewhere in culture: Netflix officially announced an Assassin's Creed live-action series, IGN said the new Donkey Kong Bananza game is “shockingly good,” Superman may have just murdered the traditional press junket, Stranger Things star Sadie Sink is executive producing a modern reimagining of The Crucible called John Proctor Is the Villain, and comedian Shane Gillis made awkward fun of dozens of athletes in his opening monologue (language) for the ESPYs.

Your two favorite long winded podcasters are talking about word vomit and verbosity today, which is particularly fitting since today's Sword of Laman segment covers the last part of the 2nd Givens book, The Crucible of Doubt. We then cleanse your palette with some good news out of Illinois. Enjoy!    Sword of Laman:  https://freshairarchive.org/segments/richard-dawkins-argument-atheism   Happy News: Illinois keeps 988 lifeline for LGBTQIA+ youth even after national extension hangs up: https://khqa.com/news/local/illinois-to-keep-988-suicide-crisis-lifeline-for-lgbtqia-youth-after-national-extension-hangs-up-federal-funding-cuts-trump-administration-governor-jb-pritzker-idhs-secretary-dulce-m-quintero-mental-health-behavioral-services-counseling-support-teens    Other appearances: Chris Shelton interviewed us in the beginning of a series on Mormonism on his Speaking of Cults series. He has had MANY different fascinating people on so go take a look! Here is the whole playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OpGuS7GcsgA&list=PLGrPM1Pg2h72ADIuv8eYmzrJ-ppLOlw_g    Email: glassboxpodcast@gmail.com  Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/GlassBoxPod  Patreon page for documentary: https://www.patreon.com/SeerStonedProductions Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/glassboxpodcast BlueSky: @glassboxpodcast.bsky.social  Other BlueSky: @bryceblankenagel.bsky.social and @shannongrover.bsky.social  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/glassboxpodcast/  Merch store: https://www.redbubble.com/people/exmoapparel/shop Or find the merch store by clicking on “Store” here: https://glassboxpodcast.com/index.html One time Paypal donation: bryceblankenagel@gmail.com  Venmo: @Shannon-Grover-10  

Big Screen, Big Crucibles III: RudyThis week, in episode three of our summer series BIG SCREEN, BIG CRUCIBLES, we take a look at Rudy, the inspirational story of one young man's refusal to give up on his dream of playing football for the University of Notre Dame.With grit greater than gridiron skill, despite being underestimated since childhood, Rudy Ruettiger learns and applies the truth his best friend told him: “Having dreams is what makes life tolerable.”Dive deeper into your personal narratives with our BIG SCREEN, BIG CRUCIBLES guided journal, meticulously crafted to enhance your experience with our podcast series exploring cinema's most transformative crucible stories. This journal serves as a dedicated space for introspection, inviting you to connect the profound journeys of on-screen characters with the pivotal moments that have shaped your own life.Download yours at https://mailchi.mp/09b58af7eebf/bigscreensbigcrucibles

Devin and Sydnie give their opinions on the fate mechanic, chat about their favorite ones, and spell out which they think are the best and why. Which houses have the best fates? Are there even enough? Which cards in PV do they think need to be errata'd? Listen to the end for a Crucible surprise.If you wish to donate to HFFS here is our Patreon link:  https://www.patreon.com/hffspodcast • Please subscribe if you enjoyed  this episode, leave a review on Apple with your thoughts, and share it on your social channels. We appreciate any and all support. // If you wish to connect with, join our Discord, link below, or email us: hffspodcast@gmail.com. Connect with Sydnie on Discord:  SCSteele // Blake on Discord: blvdblake // Devin on Discord: DevDevJoin our Discord to talk about episodes and help shape future ones! https://discord.gg/w6vbkWF6Xh

In this episode, Jim and Jan explore the power of doing nothing and why it might be the most strategic move a leader can make.  They begin with a discussion on Jan's Crucible® expeditions, and the consistent lesson is that you have to slow down to speed up.  For Jim, it means intentional time without distractions. For Jan, it means hiking alone in silence, letting his mind wander and connect unexpected thoughts. They share how leaders like Einstein and Da Vinci embraced doing nothing as a form of active thinking. Jim and Jan also talk about character and discipline, referencing General Stanley McChrystal's formula where character equals conviction times discipline. They explain how many people are disciplined but have never paused to ask whether their actions are aligned with their true values. They also stress that alignment is not a one-time event but a continuous process that requires regular feedback and adjustment. Jim and Jan also talk about the pressure people feel today, especially around layoffs and uncertainty. They highlight the importance of stepping back to identify the real problem before jumping into action. Jim points out that when leaders rush to act without reflecting, they waste those resources.  Jim and Jan believe leaders need a think list, not just endless to-do lists.  If you've ever felt overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure where to focus next, this episode is a chance to reset.   You can find episode 468 wherever you get your podcasts! Watch this Episode on YouTube |   Key Takeaways [01:22] Jan asked Jim what he learned from his three crucibles. Jim said the biggest lesson is that “you have to unplug.” Solitude and stillness are essential for deep thinking and avoiding distractions. Jan added that you have to slow down to speed up, a principle he discovered during a hike in the snow-covered mountains. [02:29] Jan shared that doing nothing doesn't mean sitting still. His mind was racing during the hike, processing thoughts like a “1985 MTV video.” He explained that movement without distractions lets his thoughts roam freely and helps him reset mentally. He drew inspiration from Einstein, who used solitude to spark creativity. [04:04] Jan discussed General McChrystal's formula: character equals conviction times discipline. He said discipline alone is not enough if your convictions are flawed. Jim referenced a quote often attributed to Abraham Lincoln: if you have six hours to cut down a tree, spend three sharpening the axe. He stressed the importance of thinking before acting.  [07:02] Jan advised leaders to keep a think list instead of a to-do list. He asked Jim how he finds time to think. Jim shared how stepping back during his entrepreneurial journey helped him recognize the right opportunity. Jim said doing nothing is about quieting your mind to open your eyes and ears. He explained that opportunities often go unnoticed when you're laser-focused or moving too fast.  [10:20] Jan said people under pressure need to “do nothing” in a productive way, like building relationships. He recalled early career advice that helped him shift from non stop work to meaningful connections. Jan reflected on how aging helped him realize what truly matters. He emphasized learning from others' mistakes to save time.  [13:56] Jim used to tell veterans to focus on themselves before helping others. He later realized that helping others while seeking support lifts your spirits and sharpens your own clarity. Jim encouraged leaders to define the problem clearly before solving it. In meetings, he suggests everyone write down what problem they think they're solving. If the team isn't aligned on the problem, they can't solve it effectively. [16:05] Jan shared a military lesson on shooting an azimuth to stay on course. He explained that even small mistakes in direction compound over time. Jim said alignment is not a one-time event but a continuous process. Jan emphasized the need for constant adaptability. Jan also noted that being “lazy” in the right way is really about being efficient with effort and resources. [23:40] Jim explained that efficiency isn't just about maximizing profit. It's about managing limited resources like time, money, warehouse space, and customer attention. Jan said energy is another limited resource that must be protected.  [25:49] Jan said leaders must care for themselves mentally, physically, emotionally, and spiritually. Jim closed by noting that throughout history, great leaders have stepped away to think. Those quiet periods led to their most valuable insights. If you never step back, you may never realize what you're missing. [28:45] And remember...“Loneliness is the poverty of self; solitude is the richness of self.” - May Sarton   Quotable Quotes "You have to slow down to speed up." "Some people can sit. I can't sit. My doing nothing is moving." "Character is conviction times discipline." "The pressure's on. Well, what do you think most people are going to do when they hear the pressure's on from the boss? Let's get busy, let's do something." "You should have a think list, not a to do list." "It's not about doing nothing. It's about quieting your mind so you can open your ears and your eyes to see things that were already there." "You gotta take care of yourself, mentally, physically, emotionally, spiritually..." "You have to schedule quiet time." "Loneliness is the poverty of self. Solitude is the richness of self." — May Sarton "Alignment isn't a static thing that happened once." "If you don't take the time and make the time to check out, you'll never understand what value you're missing."   Resources Mentioned The Leadership Podcast | Sponsored by | Rafti Advisors. LLC | Self-Reliant Leadership. LLC | Jan Rutherford LinkedIn | Jan Rutherford X | Jim Vaselopulos LinkedIn | Jim Vaselopulos xX |